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Find the College that is right for you!

This directory includes information on 275
college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name,
location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.

Review these Frequently Asked Questions
for answers to some general questions on college programs, how we gather the information
in the directory, and how to use the features of College Search.

The information included here was submitted to Think College by the
college programs. Being listed here does not indicate or imply a
Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that
have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated
with an accredited college or university and serve students with
intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to
make changes to a current program listing,
please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

CollegeWorks is a 2 year post-secondary program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal of the program is employment and independent living upon graduation. CollegeWorks offers dorm like living option for individuals attending the program. Read more

D’Avolio Culinary Institute believes that every student in Culinary Arts deserves an environment to become learners who develop entry level skills including: knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary in the rapidly changing, culturally diverse culinary, restaurant and catering professions. Overall, the intent of the program is to have experienced industry professionals impart their knowledge, passion, and technical acumen to the... Read more

Individuals participating in the College Experience are 18 years of age and over. They are actively involved in campus life. Students utilize all aspects of the College Experience, from athletic facilities to cafeterias to actual classes. The college campus provides a learning environment that promotes independence and community involvement. The program is designed to explore employment interests or day service opportunities through internships... Read more

Individuals participating in the College Experience are between the ages 18 and 26. They are actively involved in campus life. Students utilize all aspects of the College Experience, from athletic facilities to cafeterias to actual classes. The college campus provides a learning environment that promotes independence and community involvement. The program is designed to explore employment interests or day service opportunities through... Read more

Impact U is a residential program preparing students for employability in a career path while increasing independent living skills. Students will graduate in two years with a Certificate of Applied Learning and a resume of work experiences. Initially scaled for a class of up to ten, the program will focus on 18 to 26 year old students with a range of developmental disabilities including autism and intellectual disability. With person-centered... Read more

InclusiveU offers a comprehensive college experience for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This includes individualized and inclusive coursework, person-centered planning, professional internships, and social and extracurricular activities. Students can select classes based on their interests and participate in on-campus internships to provide them with marketable, transferable job skills. Read more

DRIVE is an individualized special education program that is the result of a unique collaboration between Keuka College, Arc of Yates and Penn Yan Central School District. This program allows students with developmental disabilities who are over the age of 18, to leave high school with their graduating peers and continue their education in an integrated collegiate environment. Read more

LifePrep@Naz is an innovative program designed to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities a similar-aged, college based, learning community that allows for their transformation from high school students to self-determined and employed contributors in our society. Created through the collaborative relationship among Nazareth College, Victor Central School District, and The Arc of Monroe County, the... Read more

LifePrep - Program Details

Location:

4245 East Ave
Rochester,
NY 14618

Requirements for admission to this program::

Student must be a resident of the state where the program is located

Students must be enrolled in a local school district and placed into program as a part of transition planning (ages 18-21) OR be eligible for community pre-vocational services through the Arc of Monroe.

Admission deadline:

3/1

Students in this program:

Have graduated or exited from high school

Are still enrolled in high school

Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?:

The L.I.V.E.S. Program is a four-year transition program located on the campus of the State University of New York - College at Geneseo. The L.I.V.E.S. Program provides students with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities the opportunity to learn independence, vocational, and educational skills within an inclusive community. Read more

The Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at the College of Staten Island is a fully integrated college-based program designed to prepare people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities for adult life through higher education coursework, career exploration and preparation, community living, personal development and socialization. The program engages students in supporting individual academic, vocational, community and social... Read more